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EMT-Basic Test

EMT-Basic Requirements

Potential EMT candidates applying for an EMT-Basic certification must meet certain requirements. EMT-Basic candidates must be 18 years or older. EMT-Basic candidates must also have completed a state-approved EMT-Basic course. The state EMT-basic course must meet or exceed the US Department of Transportation National Standard Curriculum for EMT-Basic. This EMT-Basic state course must have been successfully completed within the previous two years. Additionally, EMT-Basic candidates must hold a current CPR credential and have successfully completed a state-approved EMT-Basic psychomotor exam.

NREMT EMT-Basic Exam

Candidates for the EMT-Basic certification must pass the NREMT EMT-Basic cognitive exam. The EMT-Basic test is given via a computer and is a Computer Adaptive Test (i.e., the test is adapted based on the student’s aptitude). The number of questions on the EMT-Basic exam will range from 70 to 120 based on the EMT student’s aptitude. You will be given a maximum of two hours to complete the EMT-Basic exam.

The EMT-Basic exam will cover all portions of the curriculum, including: EMS Operations, Cardiology, Trauma, Medical, Obstetrics, Pediatrics and Airway and Breathing. The EMT-Basic test is heavily focused on fundamentals and operations.

EMT-Paramedic Test

EMT-Paramedic Requirements

Potential EMT candidates applying for an EMT-Paramedic certification must meet certain requirements. EMT-Paramedic candidates must be 18 years or older. EMT-Paramedic candidates must also have an EMT-Basic certification at the national or state level. Candidates must also have completed a state-approved EMT-Paramedic course. The state EMT-paramedic course must meet or exceed the US Department of Transportation National Standard Curriculum for EMT-Paramedic. This EMT-Paramedic state course must have been successfully completed within the previous two years. Additionally, EMT-Paramedic candidates must hold a current CPR credential and have successfully demonstrated competence in Paramedic skills.

NREMT EMT-Paramedic Exam

Candidates for the EMT-Paramedic certification must pass the NREMT EMT-Paramedic cognitive test. The EMT-Paramedic test is given via a computer and is a Computer Adaptive Test (i.e., which adapts the test based on the student’s aptitude). The number of questions on the EMT-Paramedic exam will range from 80 to 150 based on the EMT student’s aptitude. You will be given a maximum of 2.5 hours to complete the EMT-Paramedic exam.

The EMT-Paramedic exam will cover all portions of the curriculum, including: EMS Operations, Cardiology, Trauma, Medical, Obstetrics, Pediatrics and Airway and Breathing. The EMT-Paramedic test is heavily focused on fundamentals and operations.